Oboz  Sawtooth X Pro Low Hiking Shoes - Men's

I bought this shoe with high hopes. I had worn a pair of Oboz Bridger Low B-Dry for about 7 years, and they were an excellent shoe. When the soles started to separate (after a very good life), I knew I wanted another pair of Oboz. The Bridger was slightly heavier than I wanted, and for the majority of its lifespan, it kept my feet warm and dry. I not once got a blister in those shoes. They were my rock on the trail. On the rare occasion my feet got wet, they took a lifetime to dry out, and so I decided my next Oboz would not be waterproof. I liked the low profile, and so the Sawtooth looked like a good next step. I've been wearing these Sawtooth X Pro's for about 3 months, and I'm frankly tired of them. Every time I wear them, my feet feel fatigued. I can't elicit the best words, but even though these seem narrow (my toes have very little space on the edge), my feet still find a way to roll in the shoe. It's simply not as supportive as the Bridger was. My biggest gripe, however, is the choice in mesh location. Any time there's any moisture on the trail (e.g. wet grass), my toes are sopping wet within minutes. I bought these knowing that my feet could potentially get wet, but expecting that with my usual wool socks, and excellent airflow through the mesh, that wet feet would be a transient experience, and moisture would wick away allowing my feet to dry again. Instead, this Sawtooth X Pro feels like it actually pulls moisture IN and holds onto it. The mesh is so 'breathable' and the holes elevated that you can step in a puddle, and then that puddle stays in the shoe. As we approach winter, that's a showstopper for me. I'll be abandoning these shoes and moving back toward a waterproof shoe. These might come out again in the summer. But I'm guessing they won't.